YEARLY HIGH
0.1297 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1155 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1241 ILS

2012 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.1297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1215 to the December average rate of 0.1230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1297 was up 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 648 ILS
2011 Average 609 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 577 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.15 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1292
0.1173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1241, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 ILS (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1169). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ILS (High: 0.1251 / Low: 0.1234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1282) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.26%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1282
2011 Avg (March) 0.1254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1243 0.1185 0.1215
February 0.1296 0.1227 0.1253
March 0.1297 0.1270 0.1282
April 0.1280 0.1261 0.1272
May 0.1284 0.1169 0.1241
June 0.1199 0.1155 0.1183
July 0.1262 0.1198 0.1228
August 0.1274 0.1224 0.1256
September 0.1276 0.1242 0.1256
October 0.1253 0.1228 0.1238
November 0.1251 0.1234 0.1242
December 0.1244 0.1216 0.1230